Comparing Texas And California, And Why Texas Wins Out
“Texafornia – A Glimpse into America’s Future” headlines The Economist’s special report last week comparing America’s two mega states, California and Texas. The British magazine looked at several areas where the two states compete, and for the most part California came out second best. One fifth of all Americans call California or Texas home. California, […]
The Hard-Charging Californian Nailed It!
Sen. Kamala Harris stole the show in the second presidential debate and did much to enhance her standing before a national audience. She did so by very adeptly combining her well-honed prosecutorial skills as the state’s previous Attorney General and San Francisco’s former District Attorney with a bit of spontaneous peace-keeping at exactly the right […]
Californians are All Pacific Sardines Now
At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, most people want to watch the sharks, check out spectacular octopi, or maybe look for sea lions outside on the bay. But I find myself mesmerized by smaller fish: Pacific sardines. What draws me to a fish best known for being stuffed into cans? It’s not only the way the […]
How Does a California Family Survive?
It’s common enough to discuss the high cost-of-living in California. It’s become a serious topic, at last. But for Californians who are used to paying ridiculous prices for everything, it may be helpful to present a comparison in the form of an annual family budget. How much does it cost to take care of a […]